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US Draft Bill on Stablecoins Offers Safe Harbor for Issuers
US Draft Bill on Stablecoins Offers Safe Harbor for Issuers
February 16, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Congressman Josh Gottheimer released on Tuesday, Feb. 15 a draft of the Stablecoin Innovation and Protection Act of 2022, a piece of legislation that aims...

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Australia Is Moving Against ‘Uberisation’ of Workers With New Gig-Economy Rules 
Australia Is Moving Against ‘Uberisation’ of Workers With New Gig-Economy Rules 
February 15, 2022  |  Gig Economy

The Senate Committee that is looking into Australia’s gig economy published its fourth interim report on February 11, suggesting that more changes are needed to...

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Chinese Businesses Test Water for US IPOs in Wake of Clampdown
Chinese Businesses Test Water for US IPOs in Wake of Clampdown
February 06, 2022  |  International

Several companies are vying to be the first China-headquartered business to go public in the U.S. since July, Financial Times writes. That will test regulators’...

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The Evolving CBDC and Crypto Regulatory Landscape in China, Russia and the US
The Evolving CBDC and Crypto Regulatory Landscape in China, Russia and the US
January 24, 2022  |  CBDC

The Federal Reserve released its long-awaited working paper on the benefits and risks of creating a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) last week.  In...

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US, Israel Partner on Cybersecurity Issues
US, Israel Partner on Cybersecurity Issues
November 14, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. and Israel are working together on fighting ransomware, a report from Bloomberg says. The two nations have put together a joint cybersecurity initiative,...

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A Cautionary Tale: Britain’s Long Path Toward a Central Bank Digital Currency and China’s Quick Rollout 
A Cautionary Tale: Britain’s Long Path Toward a Central Bank Digital Currency and China’s Quick...
November 10, 2021  |  CBDC

For central banks, there’s a long road between mulling a central bank digital currency (CBDC), defining the ramifications and launching it. It could take years,...

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China’s New Commerce Rules Fight Back Against US Sanctions
China’s New Commerce Rules Fight Back Against US Sanctions
January 11, 2021  |  International

China’s Commerce Ministry has unveiled new rules that prohibit companies from complying with sanctions it deems “unjustified” — regulations that, if enforced, could take the...

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France’s ‘Digital Tax’ On Tech Firms Passes
France’s ‘Digital Tax’ On Tech Firms Passes
July 14, 2019  |  International

Even with the United States announcing it would look into a proposed “digital tax” in France, the country is moving forward with the measure. The...

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Samsung Aims To Cash In On Huawei’s Struggles
Samsung Aims To Cash In On Huawei’s Struggles
May 26, 2019  |  Mobile

Samsung Electronics is looking to take advantage of the United States’ recent ban on Huawei Technologies. While Samsung has been struggling in the global network...

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